As its debt continues to grow, Greece must avoid defaulting on debt repayments by securing an additional bailout package from its international creditors. Mitchell Haid examines the severity of Greece’s debt crisis and the approach its European and international partners are taking.
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Canada’s Mining Industry, Part 2: Between a Rock and a Hard Place
From economic uncertainty to social upheaval, the Canadian mining industry faces a winding series of hurdles. Whether and how companies deal with these complications is telling of the state of the industry.
A Greek Tragedy: Immigration Reality in the Camps
Konstantinos Efthymious sheds light on the unfortunate situation taking place within Greek refugee camps.
NATO Needs a Human Trafficking Strategy
With a booming human trafficking industry bolstering criminal and terrorist enterprises in the Mediterranean, Neil Siviter analyzes how NATO can act to counter the rapid spread of human trafficking.
The History of Defining Justice: How International Law Is Being Used to Right Past Wrongs
Palestine has indicated that it wants to take legal action against Britain for the 1917 Balfour Declaration that lead to the creation of Israel. As historical reparations cases become more common, what does this mean for our understanding of international justice?
Alexander the Great and Macedonian Identity: What the West Doesn’t Understand About the Balkans- Part II
Part II of Vedran Kuljanin’s series of “What the West Doesn’t Understand About the Balkans” looks at Alexander the Great and the lasting impact Macedonian identity has had on Greece and on the Republic of Macedonia.
The EU’s Swan Song: Loans, Lies, and Lessons in Greece
New austerity measures accepted by the Greek Government may not be enough to fix the state of the European Union. Marko Gombac examines how the situation in Greece may be a financial quagmire and how it has fragmented the EU
What the West Doesn’t Understand About the Balkans
In the first of a three part series, Vedran Kuljanin addresses what the West doesn’t understand about the Balkans. Parts two and three discuss Alexander the Great’s lasting legacy on Macedonia and why Kosovo matters to both Serbians and Albanians.
Will Canada Follow the EU’s Approach to Refugees?
Kat Tam discusses the migrant crisis affecting the EU and Canada’s approach to dealing with the issue.
A Greek Tragedy: The Case of Misdiagnosed Austerity
In the conclusion to this multi-part series taking a look at the economies of Europe, Michael Oshell examines the economic health and outlook of the Greek economy.